Categories by BTP vs Loox ‑ Product Reviews App

Based on the data on this page, Loox ‑ Product Reviews App is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Categories by BTP's 1.9★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Categories by BTP at Free plan available, Loox ‑ Product Reviews App at Free plan available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

Loox ‑ Product Reviews App has the larger user base (9,583 reviews vs 6), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Categories by BTP's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Loox ‑ Product Reviews App; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Categories by BTP's 6-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Loox ‑ Product Reviews App's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is Categories by BTP or Loox ‑ Product Reviews App cheaper?

Both Categories by BTP and Loox ‑ Product Reviews App offer paid plans only. Categories by BTP starts at Free plan available; Loox ‑ Product Reviews App starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Categories by BTP or Loox ‑ Product Reviews App?

Loox ‑ Product Reviews App has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 9,583 reviews) compared to Categories by BTP (1.9★ from 6 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Categories by BTP or Loox ‑ Product Reviews App?

Loox ‑ Product Reviews App holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 1.9★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Categories by BTP or Loox ‑ Product Reviews App?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Loox ‑ Product Reviews App has the deeper published review base (9,583 vs 6), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Categories by BTP typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (6 reviews). Loox ‑ Product Reviews App typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (9,583 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Categories by BTP and Loox ‑ Product Reviews App?

Migration support varies by app and category. Categories by BTP and Loox ‑ Product Reviews App both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Categories by BTP" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.